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Augmentin
Active Ingredients:
- Amoxicillin
- Clavulanic acid
How does Augmentin work?
The preparation is a combined broad spectrum antibiotic, which contains a penicillin antibiotic Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid a b-lactam, which works by inhibiting a large spectrum of b-lactamase enzymes. Clavulanic acid protects the antibiotic amoxicillin from the effects of the bacteria produced enzymes b-lactamases, thus improving the spectrum of antibacterial effects, and affecting the bacteria, which normally is resistant to penicillins and cephalosporins.
When Augmentin is prescribed?
The preparation is administered in treatment of susceptible microbial infections:
- Respiratory and ENT infections
- Urogenital infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Bone and joint infections
- Other infections including sepsis, intra-abdominal infections and etc.
Before taking Augmentin
You should not take Augmentin if any of these conditions apply to you:
- Infectious mononucleosis
Known allergic reactions to other penicillins or cephalosporines
Augmentin should be used with caution in the following conditions:
- Pregnancy
- Severe renal failure
- GI tract infections
- Chronic liver failure
How Augmentin is taken?
You should take Augmentin exactly as indicated by your physician. Do not exceed recommended dosages. Follow the directions of your prescription.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
f you miss a dose take the drug as soon as possible, however if it is already time for the next dose, you should skip the forgotten dose. Do not double the dosage.
What should I do if I overdose?
Overdose of the drug may result in dyspepsia and changes of water-electrolyte balance.
Which Augmentin side effect are possible while the treatment?
As with any drug, there are some side effects while may occur while taking Augmentin. However, not everyone who takes Augmentin will experience side effects. In fact, most patients taking Augmentin tolerate it well. During clinical trials there were reported the following Augmentin side effects:
- Gastrointestinal tract: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, renal function impairment, cholestatic jaundice, hepatitis.
- Allergic reactions: rash, hives and etc.
- Candidamycosis
- Development of superinfections
This is not a complete list of Augmentin side effects. When side effects do occur make sure to inform your health care provider.
Which other medicines can interact with Augmentin?
- Vitamins including Vitamin C
- Other antibiotics
- Antacids
- Anticoagulants
- Oral contraceptives
- Diuretics
- H2-histamine receptor blockers
- NSAID's
Make sure to inform your health care provide about prescription and over-the-counter medication, herbal supplements, and other medical preparations you are currently taking. Do not begin a new medication without letting your doctor know.
How Augmentin should be stored?
The preparation should be kept away from direct sunlight. The storage temperatures, should not exceed 25C.
Additional information
You should not share this medicine with others. Do not take Augmentin on your own initiative without your doctors approval. Keep the drug as well as any other disposable material out of the reach of children.
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